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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Forestay \Fore"stay'\, noun (Naut.) A large, strong rope, reaching from the foremast head to the bowsprit, to support the mast. See Illust. under {Ship}. From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: noun 1: an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast |
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